About the position
EMC Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Strategy Associate to join our majority women-owned national full-service opinion research firm. This role is pivotal in our mission to partner with clients to solve problems through well-executed research. The Senior Strategy Associate will be responsible for managing qualitative and quantitative research projects, ensuring that we deliver high-quality insights to our clients, which include political campaigns, government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in market research, political consulting, or public policy, and will serve as an internal project manager, overseeing day-to-day client management and research design planning. In this position, the Senior Strategy Associate will draft questionnaires, manage internal teams to collect and analyze data, and assist in drafting research reports and client presentations. This role also involves participating in business development and proposal writing, providing an opportunity to grow in responsibility and develop skills in research design, client management, project management, and team leadership. The work environment is collaborative, casual, and fun, with a strong emphasis on valuing people above profits. The position offers a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend hours, and is currently remote due to the pandemic, with future office presence to be determined. Candidates should be passionate about delivering quality opinion research that drives decision-making in public policy, social marketing, and advocacy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to manage workflow among internal and external teams to meet project deadlines. EMC Research offers competitive salaries, with a starting salary range of $55,000 - $68,000, depending on experience and geographic location. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an internal project manager for qualitative and quantitative research projects.
- Manage day-to-day client interactions and project timelines.
- Plan research design and draft questionnaires for studies.
- Oversee internal teams in data collection and analysis.
- Draft research reports and assist with client presentations.
- Participate in business development and proposal writing.
- Ensure high-quality work is produced within short timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with strong quantitative skills, or 3+ years related work experience in politics, public policy, advocacy, consulting, or public opinion/market research.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize data for presentations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative research.
Nice-to-haves
- Foundation in research design and analysis.
- Experience in political campaigns or public policy.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and understanding of descriptive statistics and crosstabulations.
- Ability to travel up to 10% within the U.S. when travel is deemed safe.
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- 401k matching
- Sick leave
- Vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Paid family leave
- Educational assistance
- Basic disability and life insurance
- Discretionary bonus
